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Male nurse wearing a mask administers a flu shot to a female patient with her back turned toward the camera

Cheshire Medical Center announces fall 2025 flu vaccine clinics

Clinics are by appointment only for established patients

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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Hospital Epidemiologist Gabriela Andujar Vazquez, MD

Do You Need a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Gabriela Andujar Vazquez, MD, an infectious disease specialist and healthcare epidemiologist, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) have clear guidelines on who should get the vaccine.

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​How Do You Know if You Have COVID-19, Flu, or RSV?

Are you worried about getting infected with COVID-19, the flu, or RSV? Find out the symptoms, how they differ, and how best to protect yourself.

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A volunteer speaks with a hospital patient at their bedside

Compassionate Companions Provide Comfort to Patients

These specially trained volunteers are available for patients in need of emotional support and socialization.

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Dartmouth Health adds 40 new providers from various disciplines across health system

These providers span 19 healthcare disciplines and practices across six Dartmouth Health locations.

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Jennifer Joy, RN, speaks with a patient in an exam room during an Annual Wellness Visit.

Annual Wellness Visits: Free Preventative Care for Medicare Recipients

These visits, covered by Medicare Part B, are designed to help patients stay healthy through preventative care.

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Kenneth Toohey, supply chain receiving tech at Cheshire Medical Center, paints a dog

Cheshire Medical Employee Rediscovers Passion for Painting

Kenneth Toohey, supply chain receiving tech, recently had his art on display in a New York City gallery.

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Dartmouth Health hospitals recognized for excellence with four-star CMS ratings

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Valley Regional Hospital, and Cheshire Medical have been recognized.

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Mobile Food Pantry Available in Area Towns

The pantry, supported by Cheshire Medical Center, is open to all Monadnock Region residents who are experiencing food insecurity.

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What to Expect From Lactation Consultations

Cheshire Medical Center offers lactation consulting from birth through breastfeeding.

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